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Campuswide News & Events
WATCH: The Annual We Are OWU Video is Live!
Next week, Ohio Wesleyan will launch its sixth annual We Are OWU giving day campaign. Join us in celebrating everything OWU ignites for our students – mentorships, research partnerships, lifelong friendships, and more! Watch this year’s video to hear the…
Feb. 13-14 – OWU Honor Band Festival
The 2026 OWU Honor Band Festival (Feb. 13-14) offers two amazing concerts featuring four exciting ensembles! All performances are free to the public in Gray Chapel. The OWU Symphonic Wind Ensemble kicks off Friday at 7 p.m., led by conductors…
Sunday, Feb. 15 @ 3 p.m. – Sarah Welker, Free Vocalist Guest Recital!
Soprano Sarah Welker and pianist Philip Everington present a guest recital spanning three centuries of vocal music. The program opens with Alessandro Scarlatti, featuring trumpeter Ben Tyhurst, followed by songs by Cécile Chaminade, Richard Strauss, and Jake Heggie. The performance…
Sunday, Feb. 15 – Family Valentine’s Making 2-3 p.m.
Come Decorate a Valentine at the Ross Art Museum from 2-3 p.m. All family crafts are free of charge and open to all ages. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Golden Bishop Awards Nominations Open
The Golden Bishop Award nominations are now open! Since 1987, this annual award ceremony has celebrated Ohio Wesleyan students, advisors, and organizations for their outstanding achievements in leadership and service. The award categories include Community Service Learning, Residential Life, Fraternity…
Feb. 10-13 – 🪴 FREE Succulent Planting 🪴
🪴Stop by our table in the Ham-Wil Atrium starting on Feb. 10 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and same times for the rest of the week until all the plants find a home! During this time of winter cold, join us…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 17 – Arcadia Abroad Campus Visit
Are you interested in studying abroad in Australia, Ireland, England, Scotland, Italy, Spain, or New Zealand? Would you like to learn how to go away/abroad affordably? Come meet our study away partner from Arcadia University, Wendy Lombardo, on Sept. 17, at the…
Sept. 25 – Where Do Startup Ideas Come From?
Not sure where to get ideas for a startup? Join us for this FREE workshop on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 12-1 p.m. in R.W. Corns Building, Room 312. We will show you how you can find your next breakthrough idea…
TODAY! Free Professional LinkedIn Headshots
Savvy up your LinkedIn profile with a FREE professional headshot! Recommended: Dress professionally from the waist up (nice top/shirt). This is a ‘come and go’ event. Photos are shot on the 3rd Floor of Slocum. Depending on the line, getting…
Sept. 25 @ 11-2 p.m. – Career & Grad School Fair!
SAVE THE DATE!! The annual Career and Grad School Fair is on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11-2 p.m. in Ham-Wil Benes Rooms & Atrium. We have 93+ Employers coming, including diverse graduate schools, professional programs, and employers looking to recruit…
🌟TODAY – Working Career Lab: REUs, Personal Statements & CVs
Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 12-1 p.m. | Slocum 201 Are you applying for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) or other competitive programs? Join us for this Working Career Lab to learn how to craft standout personal statements and strong CVs that highlight your strengths. You’ll get guidance from…
Sept. 11 – FREE LinkedIn Headshots
Savvy up your LinkedIn profile with a FREE professional headshot! Recommended: Dress professionally from the waist up (nice top/shirt). This is a ‘come and go’ event. Photos are shot on the 3rd Floor of Slocum from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30…
Student News & Events
Apply Now – Student Commencement Speaker!
Graduating Seniors: Applications are now open to serve as the 2026 Student Commencement Speaker. Don’t miss your chance to share reflections on how OWU has shaped you and your class, and how you’re looking to the next chapter in your…
Today – Tabling for Class of 2026 opportunities
Only 54 more days until Commencement, Class of 2026! But, deep breath, there is still time to get involved. Stop by our table today over the lunch hour in Ham-Wil to learn how you can be a part of one…
March 18 @ Noon – Women in Genetics
Join WINS and the Genetics Club on Wednesday, March 18, from 12-1 p.m. in SCSC 163 to learn about careers in genetics! Pathways in genetic counseling, research, and academia will be featured. Lunch will be provided! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Genetics…
The 1842 Open During Spring Break!
The 1842 will be open for students to use during spring break, Monday through Friday, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (time subject to change). There will not be food service at The 1842 during the break. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Student Commencement Speaker Applications are Open Now through March 20!
Graduating Seniors: applications are now open to serve as the 2026 Student Commencement Speaker. This is your chance to share your reflections on how OWU has shaped you and your class, and how you’re looking to the next chapter in…
SENIORS! APPLY TODAY! Postgraduate Assistant Opportunity, Office of the President
Are you a Senior looking for valuable work experience after graduation? The President’s Office is hiring one qualified graduating senior from the Class of 2026 to serve as the Postgraduate Assistant for a one- or two-year position. This is an…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Work to Upgrade Office Printers Continues Nov. 14, 1-Time Log-In Needed
The OWU Facilities staff will continue Nov. 14 to install the PaperCut print management software on all multifunction devices (MFDs)/printers across campus. Work will be completed in about a week, and Facilities will inform each department when PaperCut is active…
Nov. 13 @ 11:30-1:30 p.m. – Employee Wellness Event in Merrick 301!
Take a break, recharge, and celebrate wellness at our Employee Wellness Event this Thursday, Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Merrick Hall 301! This event brings together a wonderful mix of local vendors, wellness partners, and campus…
Nominate a S.T.A.R. Staff Colleague
It’s that time of the year to nominate your candidate(s) for the S.T.A.R. and Spark Awards. These awards are a meaningful way to acknowledge colleagues who beam with Bishop Pride, work hard, support others, exude a positive attitude, and make…
University Classifieds
Seeking Piano Accompanist for Saturday, Jan. 25!
Do you play piano and want to make some extra cash? I have a high school trumpet player seeking a piano accompanist for a solo and ensemble competition on Saturday, Jan. 25. The piece is Badinage. Music will be provided.…
Looking for a Bunny Sitter from Dec. 17–Jan. 12
I’m a student looking for an affordable rabbit sitter for my bunny, Oliver, from Dec. 17 to Jan. 12 (26 days). I’ll be traveling for an internship, and, unfortunately, I can’t bring Oliver with me because the country doesn’t allow…
Raw, Local Honey for Sale!
Are you looking for a great stocking stuffer? Or gifts for co-workers, teachers, or friends? Or do you just love honey? I am selling raw, local honey (harvested from our bee hives in Morrow County – about 12 miles from…
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